This is my opinion on his racism. I don't believe he is racist. I am aware of some of the things he has said about others (Asians, Mexicans, etc.), but it is fairly obvious what he was saying was not meant to come off as intentionally racist. Yes, many of Trumps’s statements seem racist, but it’s just a plain fact that they’re not. Again, a LOT of the things he says sounds racist (
unintentionally), but the things he says that sound racist, really aren't.
For example: “I have a great relationship with the blacks. I’ve always had a great relationship with the blacks,”
That does sound pretty racist right? Well, not intentionally. Yes, he could have substituted "blacks" for "African Americans" or "Africans" or "Dark-skinned", but even if he did people would still harsh on him for it! Would could he say without sounding racist? There are not many terms out there for black people that don't sound racist. In reality, our society made these words sound derogatory and not Trump himself. Again, it's the people wanting to believe he's racist just for the sake of it.
Another example: "I am the least racist person there is"
The media love to use this quote and I'm not sure why. Who is he being racist towards? Whom would it be in the picture? There is not other way to say "I'm not racist", correct? It's the media trying to make it sound racist. If you're asked, "Are you racist?", you may respond the same way he did. Put yourself in his shoes.
Some people say: Oh, what about the Mexicans and Muslims entering the U.S? Is that not racist?
Well, no. It isn't.
- Illegal immigrants is not a race; and the term "Mexico" is not a race
- Muslim is not a race but rather a religion. The correct term would be Islamic
He doesn't want Muslims entering the U.S. Why? Because of terrorist attacks! One of the being today, in fact! Do we want that in the U.S? Of course not! He's not saying that he wants the Muslims to be temporarily banned from entering the U.S for no reason! He is concerned about the safety of our country, but people seem to want to focus on ruining his campaign.
I have never heard him say anything (and I watch all of his debates, speeches, etc.) about Mexicans other than the fact that a lot of them are in the U.S illegally. "I'm going to make the Mexicans build the wall" So, is that racist because he is saying that they work a lot? They work a lot in construction? No, he's saying he won't pay for the wall. Yes, the is completely idiotic and a stupid thing to say, but it's not racist. It's honestly one of the stupidest things that has come out of his mouth because it's not likely they're paying for a wall he wants put up.
If you look very carefully at what he says then racist is not an accurate word. Racism is hatred towards someone based on their race. Trump wants legal Mexican immigrants to come in and illegal Mexican immigrants to leave. He believes that they are causing a loss in jobs (which is true) and possible increase in crime. He's not against Mexicans at all
He does not hate against the dark-skinned, however what he says makes him come off like he does.
That is my opinion.